Digital Collection Librarian maintains a library's digital collection of books, serials, documents, audiovisuals, or other materials, and assists groups and individuals in locating, obtaining and using materials. Trains others in the creation or preservation of digital resources and the use of the library's digital system(s). Being a Digital Collection Librarian is responsible for the library's open source projects and procures licenses for digital content. Interacts with IT staff in selecting/developing, implementing and maintaining the library's technical infrastructure. Additionally, Digital Collection Librarian requires a master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school in a related field. Typically reports to a director. The Digital Collection Librarian manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Digital Collection Librarian typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
THE POSITION:
Positions allocable to this class work under the general supervision of an Assistant Library Administrator or Library Administrator, and are responsible for providing a vision, project planning and management, programming, and expertise for digitization projects.
Positions in this class must demonstrate awareness of local community trends and issues impacting the Library; be able to make presentations and provide individual and group instruction, exercise independent judgment in performing assignments; and exercise knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of librarianship. Incumbents must also possess specialized professional expertise in their particular area of assignment and use current technology to perform librarian duties. Supervisory positions must also exercise knowledge of the principles of supervision, terms and conditions of applicable Memoranda of Understanding, and departmental policies, rules, library locations, and services. As essential functions of the position, incumbents may be required to bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach, work on irregular surfaces, lift objects of moderate weight, and stand or walk for long periods of time.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to:
Identifies and establishes funding sources for digitization projects, including collaborating in grant writing application and reporting.
Develops and implements policies and procedures that facilitate acquisition, preservation, arrangement, description, and access to born-digital materials in accordance with emerging standards and best practices.
Liaises and collaborates with other County departments to further library digitization initiatives and partnerships; acts as subject liaison in related areas, as needed.
Supervises and assigns work to staff assisting with library digitization projects; provides functional supervision of library staff as required.
Leads the library in keeping current with evolving cataloging and metadata standards as applied to digital objects; creates and revises local policies and procedures, documentation, and training accordingly. Recommends and assists with implementing metadata standards and workflows.
Leads and coordinates efforts to manage, market, and improve the library's discovery and delivery platform (currently OCLC's CONTENTdm).
Contributes to the digital scholarship community, which may include presenting at library conferences, developing articles for publications, participating in open source projects, etc.
Maintains knowledge of current trends, developments, standards, best practices and technologies in the area of digital libraries.
Conducts individual and may conduct group instruction in the proper use of Library technology and resources and the development of professional staff/succession planning.
Research grant programs, write funding applications, and assist in coordinating activities of a grant program.
Maintains records and prepares reports, as directed.
Implements policies and procedures.
Serve on committees to develop programs, policies, procedures, and training, as needed.
There are two (2) options to qualify for this position:
OPTION I: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited* college or university - AND- two years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian III** in charge of a Group III level or equivalent size community library having at least two (2) - four (4) full-time professional and paraprofessional staff or supervising staff performing specialized professional library work. One year of which must have been managing digital archive projects, such as acquiring, cataloging (metadata), publishing, or marketing digital archive data.
OPTION II: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited* college or university -AND- three years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian II*** in charge of a Group IV level or equivalent size community library having one (1) - two (2) full-time professional and para-professional staff or performing specialized professional library work. Two years of which must have been managing digital archive projects, such as acquiring, cataloging (metadata), publishing, or marketing digital archive data.
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS: 3 - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
Out-of-Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination.
* In order to receive credit for the required degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of application filing. If you are unable to attach the required document(s) to your application at the time of filing, you must email the required document(s) within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application submission to libraryexams@library.lacounty.gov. Please reference your full name, exam title, and exam number on the email subject line. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted to meet the educational requirement. Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. More information available at: http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf.
** For a fuller description of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian III, refer to the classification specification Item #8336.
***For a fuller description of Los Angeles County's class of Librarian II, refer to the classification specification Item #8335.
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